narcoterrorism

American  

[nahr-koh-ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˌnɑr koʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents.

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narcoterrorism British  

/ ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs

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Other Word Forms

• narcoterrorist noun

Etymology

Origin of narcoterrorism

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

In handcuffs, blindfolded and wearing a gray sweatsuit, he was on a U.S. warship, on his way to New York City to face narcoterrorism charges following a five-hour operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maduro himself has been indicted by the United States for narcoterrorism and other alleged crimes.

From Reuters

Justice Department has indicted Maduro and his inner circle on charges of narcoterrorism.

From Washington Post

Maduro himself has been indicted in the United States for charges that include narcoterrorism.

From Reuters

Many of those jets originate in Venezuela, whose government the United States has accused of narcoterrorism.

From Washington Post